Do you enjoy baking and working in the kitchen? Is a behind-the-scenes opportunity one that suits you? Be a part of our pre-event setup team and help with the preparation of the "goodies" to be baked and given out at Christmas on the Farm! Under the supervision of the assigned MetroParks staff, volunteers will be making batches of gingerbread recipes, and freezing them for use.
Impact
Special Event volunteers are critical in ensuring that each special event or large-scale program runs smoothly and allow us to expand and enhance what we are able to offer through our programs and events.
Tasks
- Meet with your staff lead at the site when you arrive to review the recipe and details of the project.
- Help staff unload, organize, and collect equipment needed to start making the batter and prepare it for freezing.
- Assist staff in making the batter, getting batches ready for freezing, and getting the batches in the freezer.
Eligibility
This is an opportunity for the following volunteers: Long-Term and short- term who are 16 and older. Learn more about our types of service here.
- Youth volunteers ages 14-17 are not required to complete a background check. If you are a new youth volunteer contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to have your background check waived.
Additional Notes
- Parking & Meeting Instructions: Click here for a map of Carriage Hill MetroPark. Volunteers should arrive 15 minutes early to park and meet up with the staff. Staff leads will orient volunteers to the day's activities, where supplies are located, and other important information.
- Environment & Physical Demands: This program takes place indoors. Volunteers may participate in some bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects to 10 lbs or more.
- Dress: Volunteers should dress for the weather. Period apparel is not required. Wear your volunteer name badge, and a volunteer shirt if you have one. Volunteer vest will be available at the visitor center.
Look for Additional Details about this opportunity at the bottom of this listing! See the Programming Volunteer Position for more information on programming opportunities with us.
